To explain the concept of “pork barrel politics,” Leslie
Martin used criteria and examples developed by Senator John McCain. Senator
McCain’s Web site is updated regularly with his statements on and
explanations of pork barrel spending. You can find helpful materials like
those used by Leslie Martin by visiting http://mccain.senate.gov/
and clicking on “Budget” in the Issues List or using the link
for “Pork Statements and Lists.”

This guide to the Budget of the United States Government Fiscal Year
2001 was created by the Executive Office of the President of the United
States and was available online. Leslie Martin used two sections of the
guide in her class. You can download these sections by clicking above.